Slow Down Move Over for safety
It's the law!
All states now require driver to slow down & move over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks
Drive with caution
It only takes a second to save a life. Put down your phone & pay attention!
Statistical Information
Tow truck drivers face high-risk conditions with a fatality rate of approximately 43 deaths per 100,000 workers, which is roughly 15 times higher than the average for all private industries. Data from 2011 to 2016 reveals 191 fatal injuries, with motor vehicle incidents (64%) being the leading cause, followed by contact with equipment. Over 1,000 workers are injured annually. Fatal Injury Statistics
- Annual Fatality Rate: Nearly 43 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, compared to 2.9 for other private industries.
- Total Deaths (2011-2016): 191 tow truck drivers were killed.
- Leading Causes of Death: Motor vehicle crashes involving passing vehicles (64%), followed by contact with objects/equipment (17%).
- Risk Factors: A AAA study found a tow truck driver is killed every six days. Nearly two-thirds of fatal incidents occur in the dark.
Non-Fatal Injury Statistics
- Injury Rate: 204.2 per 10,000 FTE workers, more than double the 98.2 rate for other industries.
- Leading Causes of Non-Fatal Injuries: Contact with objects and equipment (34%) and overexertion/bodily reactions (32%).
- Types of Injuries: Most injuries involve sprains, strains, and tears.
Key Demographic and Contextual Data
- Gender/Age: Men account for 97% of deaths, with most fatalities among white males aged 45–54.
- Company Size: More than half of fatalities occurred in companies with 10 or fewer employees.
- Primary Risks: Working on the side of the road, equipment malfunction, and being hit by passing traffic.